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Anticipating ignorance surrounding Quentin Tarantino, I printed out an article from perhaps the most conservative source available, National Review. I did so for those easily pandered to who would inevitably question seeing, “The Hateful Eight”. In it the author correctly points out, “Conservatives ought to support Tarantino — not because they like him or his movies, not because they agree with any of his political positions or because they are anti-police, but because Tarantino did not call policemen murderers.” The letter in the IR regarding...
Edith Ann "Edie" Jensen, 59, died at her home in Thermopolis, Wyo., on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, after a long illness. Edith was born March 6, 1956, in Worland, Wyo., the daughter of John William "Jack" Gilmore and Mildred Alice (Lowe). She traveled some when young, spending school in Lander, Wyo., and graduating high school in Basin, Wyo. She later went on to get a double associates degree; one in elementary education and one in social sciences. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her... Full story
Derrek Don Craig, 44, of Rawlins, Wyo., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. He was born on April 29, 1971, in Cody, Wyo., to Mildred and Harold Craig of Meeteetse, Wyo. Derrek was a 1990 graduate of Meeteetse High School. He then attended the University of Wyoming where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation and Park Administration. While at the university he met and married Cathleen Marie Stahl in 1992. Derrek and Cathleen were blessed with their only son, Jared Allen Craig,... Full story
Virginia Reaume Dvarishkis, 95, of Meeteetse, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Thermopolis Rehab and Care Center. Rosary services will be held at St. Francis Parish in Thermopolis on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Ballard Funeral Home has handled the cremation services.... Full story
The Risen Son Southern Baptist Church is holding their annual Men’s Outdoorsman Banquet Saturday, Jan. 23. With a feast for the mountain man in all of us, there will be pulled pork and brisket served for dinner starting at 6 p.m. Following the meal there will be a guest speaker. There will be drawings for a variety of items like knives, calendars and tools. The grand prize of the evening will a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Reload Kit. Those who attend are encouraged to bring their mounts, horns a...
After nearly ten years of inactivity, the Friendly Duplicate Club is back in action. Meeting on the third Friday of the month at the Senior Center, the club is dedicated to developing a growing participation and interest in duplicate bridge. Featuring a mentoring attitude and carry-in goodies, local players are joined by players from other clubs in the Big Horns. Winners on the 15th were: 1st - Jeanette Porter & George McClellan, 2nd - Dorothy and Earl Nighten, 3rd - Varnie Stiplin & Rex Clothier. Those interested in details can contact Rex...
John Corbin’s eight grade civics class recently began a project about participation in politics; a number of the students chose to write letters to their representatives in Washington, D.C., expecting nothing in return. What they got, however, forever changed their minds about American democracy. Corbin gave his class three options for their “How Can I Participate in Politics” project: creating a poster to “get out the vote”, contacting an elected representative in Washington, or making a...
Rene Lee of Serlkay Printing presented a wide variety of print mediums for artists to use during the Smoking Waters Art Guild Art Gala....
Hot Springs County celebrated five of its unique and great individuals by inducting them into the Hot Springs County Hall of Fame. Each of the inductees were recognized for contributions to improve and make Hot Springs County the place it is today. The inductees were county historian Dorothy Milek, the first woman senator in Wyoming Dora McGarth, pioneer of medicine in Hot Springs County Dr. Dana Carter, the former president of Empire Oil Co. John Herring Sr. and World Champion Bronc Rider and f...
Thursday’s Chamber Board meeting was one of the fastest on record, but the brief meeting does not mean that the board will be inactive in the coming months. In fact, there are three important Chamber events upcoming that involve the community entire. The first upcoming event is the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) resource seminar, which is slated to take place on Jan. 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum. The roundtable event will feature SBDC professionals w...
The Hot Springs County 4-H is planning an indoor carnival to not only raise money but also provide community members an afternoon of fun. The carnival will take place on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 3-6 p.m. in the Thermopolis Middle School gym and commons, The event is open to the public. Featured will be five inflatables and 16 carnival games. Among the inflatable attractions are a bounce house, sumo wrestling and an obstacle course. The carnival games feature attractions such as a cake walk, hoop...
Milton Peden strains as he works to gain control of his opponent during Bobcat wrestling action....
Tyler Cornwell releases a shot over the hands of a Big Piney player on Friday as Michael Meier stands ready for a rebound. Cornwell finished the game with 13 points and eight re...
Makayla George puts up a jump shot during Friday's Lady Bobcats 45-35 win against Big Piney....
